How big is the Mini Bulldozer?

It has 165 pieces made up of 37 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Which colours does it use?

Mainly black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey.

Anyone who wants a small Technic model with working mechanics, or who collects Technic parts for their own builds.

Technic

LEGO® Mini Bulldozer

The Mini Bulldozer 8259 is a compact Technic model from 2009 with 165 pieces. It has no minifigures and puts all its focus on the mechanics.

Set number: 8259
Year: 2009
Pieces: 165
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 38

What can I build with it?

Parts list 38

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (6)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Small machine, genuine Technic

This set builds a tracked bulldozer with a blade in miniature. A total of 165 pieces is enough for a model you can pick up and push along, while still showing the pin-and-axle construction that Technic is known for. It makes a sensible first step if you want to see how Technic building works before you move on to bigger models with gears and gearboxes of their own, and the small size keeps every step easy to follow.

Black, grey and yellow

The colours follow real construction machinery: black and two shades of grey for the drive, frame and tracks, plus yellow as the warning colour on the body. That three-way mix looks like a building site on a shelf straight away, even without any figures or scenery around it. If you are hunting for Technic parts in black and grey, the parts list gives exact quantities, including the yellow panels, which slot easily into other vehicle models such as a tipper, a loader or a site vehicle you design yourself.

Short list, plenty of variety

With 37 part types across 165 pieces, many elements appear several times, such as pins and connectors, yet the build still feels varied. There are no minifigures, so this one suits tinkerers more than people after play scenes. Once finished you can roll the bulldozer across the table or simply leave it on the desk as a small display piece that shows off the mechanics, and the clear steps make the build easy to follow from start to finish.

Reusing the parts

Technic parts are versatile, and that is the real appeal of this set. This page lists the complete inventory with colours and quantities, and the “What can I build?” tool shows which other models you could make from these parts together with the rest of your collection. The Mini Bulldozer then becomes a source of bricks for cranes, loaders or machines of your own design, which you can rebuild differently every time you fancy something new.

FAQ

How big is the Mini Bulldozer?: It has 165 pieces made up of 37 different part types. No minifigures are included.
Which colours does it use?: Mainly black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey.
Who is the set for?: Anyone who wants a small Technic model with working mechanics, or who collects Technic parts for their own builds.

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